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Factsheet 9 Mental Health Resources & Helplines for Young People

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for Young People

Headspace

Kids Helpline

Support s young people aged 12-25, with free, early inter vention mental health, physical and sexual wellbeing, work and study, and alcohol and other drug support. Young people can self-refer Call 1300 332 022 or dropping into the Albury or Wangaratta

centre to fill the form out in person. https://headspace org au

ROAR

Reach Out and Relax support s children and young people aged up to 18 years and their family if they are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing a mental health issue. It is free & confidential. . Phone 1300 488 226

https://www intereach com au/ser vic e/reach-out-and-relax-roar

Kids Helpline is a free, confidential 24-hour telephone counselling ser vice for young people aged 5-25 years. It also offers webchat and email counselling for young people and parent s and carers. Phone 1800 551 800, 24 hours https://kidshelpline.com.au

Reach Out

CAMHS

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

ReachOut is an anonymous and confidential online space where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, and connect with 1:1 judgement-free peer support Great for young people who prefer digital selfhelp and forums before talking to a person https://au.reachout.com

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue has information and

Ser vices (CAMHS) are governmentrun assessment and treatment for children and young people under 18 h i i t l

years w o are exper enc ng men a health problems

yearswhoareexperiencingmental

In the MLHD Phone 1800 011 511 https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ment alhealth/Pages/ser vices-camhs aspx resources for young people aged 12-25 years. It also has online chat, forums and a 24-hour phone counselling line Phone 1300 22 4636, 7 days, 24 hours https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Clearly Me

ClearlyMe® is an app designed for teens aged 12-17 who are experiencing depressive symptoms, psychological distress or in other words, going through a tough time

Download for free on the App Store

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clear

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind App empowers you to live mindfully, embrace flexible thinking, grow connections, act purposefully and recharge your body Smiling Mind gives young people a head-start to managing the ups and downs of everyday life

Calm is an app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation Find anxiety relief, stress relief, and better sleep through breathing exercises, sleep sounds, deep sleep music, and mindfulness programs for insomnia, beginner meditation, and beyond

Download for free on the App Store. www calm com

Mello

An app to help young

people (16-25) break free from "stuck thinking" like worry or rumination

https://www mello org au

Download for free on the App Store www.smilingmind.com.au

Sleep Ninja

An app specifically designed to help young people (12-16) improve sleep quality

Download for free on the App Store https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/r esearch-project s/sleep-ninja

Dare

The DARE app is an evidence based training program to help people overcome anxiety, panic attacks, worry, and insomnia You can track your progress daily with the mood

yourprogressdailywiththemood

journal Based on the best-selling book ‘DARE’ that helps people overcome anxiety and panic attacks fast www dareresponse com/dareapp

Factsheet 9: Mental Health Resources &

Helplines for Young People

The BRAVE Program

Self-guided programs to help children and teenagers (3-17) cope with worries; includes parent/caregiver component s

https://brave4you psy uq ed u au

Provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referr for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies feelings or relationships

Phone: 1800 184 527 (3 pm –midnight, 7 days)

Providesanonymousandfree LGBTIQ+peersupportandreferrals forpeoplewantingtotalkabout sexuality,identity,gender,bodies, feelingsorrelationships. Phone:1800184527(3pm–midnight,7days).

https://qlife.org.au

Get free and confidential support for eating disorders and body image concerns via phone, online chat, email, and online self-help resources

Phone 1800 33 4673

https://butterfly org au

Momentum

Tailored self-guided programs for young people (7-17) to manage anxiety and unhappiness; parent registration is required for those under 16. https://www momentumhub org au

An on-demand digital support ser vice for young people aged MOST

12 to 25

https://www most org au

, motivation an process a toug breakup Backed by psychology expert s, it helps break the cycle of low energy by encouraging people to sched ule fun, distracting activities, get active, and reconnect with friends

Break Up Shake Up

A free behavioral activation app designed to help people regain their d h

Young People

Suicide Call Back Service

Free counselling for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thought s, 24/7 Call 1300 659 467 (24 hours a day) Chat online to a Suicide Call Back Ser vice counsellor https://www suicidecallbackser vice org au/

Batryl Youth Mental Health

An organisation that opens up the health conversation with young pe by encouraging them to speak ope about mental health and actively manage their wellbeing. Aims to p mental health and stigma red uctio through youth empowerment. https://www batyr com au/our-sto

StandBySupport After Suicide

Program to support anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide. The program offers non-clinical, practical support and resources that is suited to your individ ual situation. StandBy is accessible from 6am10pm, seven days a week. To access this ser vice, call 1300 727 247 https://standbysupport com au

Life Line

Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention Call 13 11 14, tex t 0477 13 11 14, or use the Lifeline Online Chat https://www lifeline org au

guide for safe online conversations, #chat safe, includes advice for young people ChatSafe

conversations,#chatsafe, includesadviceforyoungpeople

13 Yarn

13YARN is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling over whelmed or having difficulty coping. Phone 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) https://www 13y arn org au

Blue Knot Foundation

https://www orygen org au

Provides critical support and counseling for people impacted by complex childhood trauma Phone 1300 657 380. It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 7 days a week https://blueknot org au about how to talk about selfharm and suicide safely on social media and other digital platforms

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